What is an Apostille and Why do you Need it in a Real Estate Transaction in Cozumel, Mexico? A potential obstacle when doing business in a foreign country is that each country has its own method for creating and certifying documents. Being so, when you have documents that are legal in your country, how can…

Real Estate Agent Cozumel: How to Pick the Right Agent When Selling Your Home Do you have a property in Cozumel that you want to sell? If so, you’ll need a real estate agent to help. Selling your home is a decision that will impact your life for years to come so the transaction should…

Homeowners Insurance in Cozumel Protect your home, belongings, and family to enjoy peace of mind in paradise. Owning a home is wonderful. You can customize it to your liking and live in it as you please while potentially earning equity over time. That being said, it also comes with a great deal of responsibility.…

Raising family in Cozumel : A Wonderful Community for Families Have you ever gone on a family vacation somewhere beautiful and thought, “I wish we could live here…” Many families are making that wish a reality in Cozumel. Cozumel is a little piece of paradise nestled in the Caribbean Sea, 12 miles off the coast…

Rally Maya Mexico 2018 Kicks Off in Cozumel! The 5th running of the Regularity-Tour Rally is coming to Cozumel May 23! What is the Rally Maya Mexico? It’s a nine-day event, running May 23 to June 1, that blends archaeology, gastronomy, sport, social responsibility, a rolling museum, and a cultural and road tour. Up…

Top 10 Reasons to Retire in Cozumel Cozumel, Mexico is on many people’s radar when they are considering where to retire, and for good reason! It’s a beautiful Caribbean island just 12 miles off the shore of Playa del Carmen and an hour South of Cancun by car. While being so close to these bigger cities,…

Art Cozumel Mexico Part 3 – Artist Pedro Fonseca Welcome to part three of my series: Art in Your New Home in Cozumel, Mexico! Each month I select a talented artist from our local area and share their work with my readers. For February, it’s my great pleasure to introduce you to Pedro Fonseca! His…

Long term Rental Cozumel: where to start? Cozumel is a wonderful island with many beautiful properties that you can rent while visiting on vacation. There is also a nice selection of homes continuously coming up for sale. What is a bit harder to find, however, is a long-term rental. With the increasing popularity of…

Seasons Greetings to All! As the holidays approach, I would like to genuinely thank each and every client that has become a part of the Cedral family here in Cozumel. Having come from all around the world, it has truly been my pleasure to help each of you make the island your new home. As…

Art in Your New Home in Cozumel Mexico: Part 2 – Artist Carina Barbachano Welcome to part two of Art in Your New Home in Mexico! As a real estate broker and aficionado of art here in Cozumel, I am bringing my two passions together in this series. Tune in each month to discover talented…

Looking to Sell Your Home in Cozumel? Make Sure You Pick the RIGHT Real Estate Broker with this Checklist When you want to sell your home in Cozumel, the Real Estate Broker or Agent you choose is going to determine three important things How smooth the process is How quickly your home sells How much…

Art in your new home in Mexico: Part 1 – Belgian Artist Peter Terrin When you move into a new house, one of the first things to do is warm it up. Even if it comes fully-furnished, adding features that you love or that represent you make it feel like YOUR home! But where do…

Hiring a Buyer’s Agent in Cozumel Are you considering purchasing a home on the beautiful island of Cozumel? I did the same just over a decade ago and it was the best move I have made! The first step is to find a real estate agent that will show you the ropes. I recommend…

Visa buying property in Cozumel Mexico – what is needed? When we show real estate on our beautiful island I always get the question: “Do I need a special visa buying property in Mexico?” Anyone, even someone in Mexico on a Tourist Visa, may buy property in Mexico. The notary will ask you on the day…

Staging property in Cozumel. At Cedral I have seen so many homes, showing to our buyers, with lots of don’ts! I could write a book about what I have seen. Some properties are on the market for years. This has a few different reasons. Today I want to help you with Staging Property Tips that can be…

Triathlon Cozumel – THE sports destination in the Caribbean! With triathlon season well under way athletes travel the world to swim, bike and run. Cozumel is THE place to be Since the event Ironman was brought to Cozumel in the year 2009. I have witnessed a drastic change for the good! Today you see local…

If you have been wondering if hiring a professional real estate agent is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur! Especially if you want to invest in a foreign country! My family and I live in Cozumel since 2005. We arrived just 3 weeks before Hurricane Wilma. Loved the island and we decided to buy…

Notary in Mexico – what is the NOTARY PUBLIC’S ROLE IN A REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION? The position of a Notary Mexico is that of a Government commissioned (appointed) officer who can perform activities such as document authentication and event certification (take oaths, file depositions, certify acknowledgments, etc.). A Notary Public in Mexico must be an…

Building in Cozumel Building your dream home in Cozumel, pretty scary right? Read about how we helped one family create their dream property below: “Building a 4 bedroom design home in Cozumel with Cedral: from our very first meeting with Karen in 2007 to our most recent conversation regarding rental options for our new home. We have…

Real estate agent Cozumel: How to pick the right agent to represent you to buy or sell your home Check for necessary credentials, making sure they are a registered Real estate agent in the state of Quintana Roo. That they have certification issued in Mexico by governing regulator. Make sure they form part of the…